As I Turn 22
July 16th is my birthday. It's in less than 3 hours.
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Age 21... will remain the most memorable year of my life. For so many reasons.
I'm sitting at Starbucks.
Reflecting. Planning. Remembering. Strategizing. Thinking. Predicting. Hoping. Focusing.
"What will 22 be like?"
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I'm sitting at Starbucks.
I feel strong. I feel weak. I am excited. I am scared. I am happy. I am sad.
This birthday is special.
I'm no longer a "young adult."
I am an adult.
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Age 21 represented self-discovery and self-recovery.
Age 22...
I will set goals. I will work hard.
I will fight. I will battle.
I will struggle. I will stumble.
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No more tears. No more silent sobs.
I will go to the cliffs tonight. For my last few drops.
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My life has been reset. I'm moving to New York.
New reality, new world, new life.
New home, new city, new school, new people, new interests.
Re-birth.
Raphael Kang